Checking accident vehicles and vehicles possibly damaged in an accident - AR40.30-P-0400P

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MODEL 171, 203, 211, 219, 230

MODEL 209 except CODE (P98) Black Series

MODEL 230 except CODE (P99) "AMG Black Series" special model

	Checking
1	Perform a wheel alignment check	The distance and comparison measurements are to be carried out if the wheel alignment does not allow any clear diagnosis to be made.
		Model 171	AR40.20-P-0200V
		Model 203, 209	AR40.20-P-0200P
		Model 211	AR40.20-P-0200T
		Model 219	AR40.20-P-0200TX
		Model 230	AR40.20-P-0200R
2	Perform preparations for distance and comparative measurements	Model 171	AR40.30-P-0401V
		Model 203, 209	AR40.30-P-0401P
		Model 211, 219	AR40.30-P-0401T
		Model 230	AR40.30-P-0401R
3	Carry out distance and comparison measurements on front and rear axles	Model 171	AR40.30-P-0402V
		Model 203, 209	AR40.30-P-0402P
		Model 211, 219	AR40.30-P-0402T
		Model 230	AR40.30-P-0402R
		These measurements determine whether it is necessary to replace chassis components or repair the body on the straightening bench. Either the difference between the left and right or the distance measurement can be used for this evaluation. If there is visible damage (e.g. crack formation or deformation) on the front axle or rear axle carriers, these parts must be replaced.
4	Check torque strut, spring control arm, cross strut or lower transverse control arm of front axle for damage	If the radius rod, track control arm, transverse link or lower control arm is damaged, replace it: ↓
		Remove/install torque strut at front axle:
		Model 171	AR33.15-P-0160V
		Model 203 without 4MATIC, model 209	AR33.15-P-0160P
		Model 211, 230	AR33.15-P-0160R
		Model 219	AR33.15-P-0160TX
		Remove/install, spring control arm at front axle:
		Model 211 without 4MATIC	AR33.15-P-0170T
		Model 219	AR33.15-P-0170TX
		Model 230	AR33.15-P-0170R
		Remove/install cross strut at front axle:
		Model 171	AR33.15-P-0161V
		Model 203 without 4MATIC, model 209	AR33.15-P-0161P
		Remove/install lower transverse control arm at front axle:
		Model 203 with 4MATIC	AR33.20-P-0510PW
		Model 211 with 4MATIC	AR33.20-P-0510TW